Chapter Dramatis Personae of The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice - Study Guide by William Shakespeare

Dramatis Personae

Dramatis Personae

Othello:"The Moor", a general in the service of Venice

Iago:Othello’s ensign or "ancient"

Cassio:Othello’s lieutenant

Roderigo:A Venetian gentleman

Brabantio:A Venetian senator, Desdemona’s father

Montano:Governor of Cyprus

Ludovico:A Venetian noble, Desdemona’s cousin

Gratiano:A Venetian noble, Desdemona’s uncle

Desdemona:Othello’s wife, Brabantio’s daughter

Emelia:Iago’s wife

Bianca:Cassio’s mistress

Duke and Senators of Venice, Gentlemen of Cyprus, a Sailor and a Clown.